Question

the author of the passage would most likely support which statement? for the last ten years we have had numerous and serious causes of complaint against our non - slave - holding confederate states with reference to the subject of african slavery. they have endeavored to weaken our security, to disturb our domestic peace and tranquility, and persistently refused to comply with their express constitutional obligations to us in reference to that property. - georgia declaration of secession1 a. the union has forced georgia to secede by interfering with slavery. b. slavery was not an important factor in georgias decision to secede. c. georgia must secede because the constitution does not protect slavery. d. leaders in georgia may be willing to negotiate to rejoin the union.

Explanation:

The passage from the Georgia Declaration of Secession blames non - slave - holding states for causing problems related to African slavery, such as weakening security and not complying with constitutional obligations regarding slave property. This implies that the Union's actions on slavery forced Georgia to secede.

Answer:

A. The Union has forced Georgia to secede by interfering with slavery.